U.S. and Iran trade strikes for the first time in a month
Summary
Iran's Revolutionary Guard said it attacked U.S. military bases in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates after the U.S. struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island near the Strait of Hormuz. A supertanker was reportedly hit by sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire and halting its journey. Jordan intercepted multiple missiles entering its airspace amid the tensions.Key Facts
- The U.S. military struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard fired ballistic missiles at U.S. bases in Jordan, including King Hussein and Al-Azraq air bases.
- Iran also claimed to target U.S. personnel at a base in the United Arab Emirates.
- A supertanker was struck by two sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire and stopping the ship.
- Iran said the tanker tried to pass through the Strait without permission but gave no details on the ship or crew.
- Jordan's military intercepted and destroyed eight missiles that entered Jordanian airspace.
- President Donald Trump posted an AI-created video on social media showing an attack on Iran’s Kharg Island, though no attack was confirmed there.
- Iran's National Oil Company said operations on Kharg Island continue without disruption.
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